Ohio first voter guide

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Go vote, Ohio!
Go vote, Ohio!

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how Do You Plan to vote?

Early In-Person

Look for early voting locations in your county:

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By Mail

Step 1: Request your ballot ASAP HERE

  • Must first be registered to vote
  • If you are a Military or Overseas voter, find more information on how to vote by mail HERE
  • If you are a Hospitalized voter, request a ballot HERE
Check If You're Registered to Vote

Step 2: Fill out your ballot

Your ballot contains two envelopes: (1) A secrecy envelope and (2) A return envelope  

  • Step 1: Vote by completely filling in the circles on the ballot using either blue or black ink
  • Step 2: Once filled out, put your filled-out ballot into the secrecy envelope and seal
  • Step 3: Put your secrecy envelope into your return envelope
  • Step 4: Read and sign the oath
  • Step 5: Your ballot is ready to send  

Step 3: Return your ballot  

  • Mail it in: Stamp and use the pre-addressed envelope mail in your ballot
  • Dropbox: Click HERE to check with your County Elections Office for dropbox locations close to you
  • County Elections Office: To find your County Elections Office click HERE
Election Day In-Person
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What type of ID DO i NEED?

To vote, you will need photo identification. Below are valid types of photo identification:

Acceptable Photo ID's
  • Ohio driver's license
  • State of Ohio ID card
  • Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV
  • A U.S. passport
  • A U.S. passport card
  • U.S. military ID card
  • Ohio National Guard ID card
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card

All photo IDs must have the following:

  • An expiration date that has not passed
  • A photograph of the voter
  • The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book

IMPORTANT: An unexpired Ohio Driver’s License, State ID Card, or Interim Documentation with your former address IS an acceptable form of ID when your current address is in the poll book.

Ohioans can also obtain Free ID from the BMV. For more information on how to obtain a free state ID, click HERE.

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